Doubts emerge from within Trump’s own team after president celebrates Iran peace deal

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16 Jun 2026 • 6:57 PM MYT
The Independent
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Doubts emerge from within Trump’s own team after president celebrates Iran peace deal

  • Donald Trump announced a deal aimed at ending the U.S.-Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which he celebrated on Truth Social.
  • Key members of Trump's administration, including Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, and CIA director John Ratcliffe, have raised concerns about the deal's fragility and Iran's commitment.
  • Intelligence gathered by Ratcliffe reportedly casts doubt on Iran's willingness to make the nuclear concessions outlined in the provisional agreement.
  • The reported deal includes Iran agreeing not to develop nuclear weapons, maintaining a restricted program, preventing further uranium enrichment, and receiving sanctions relief.
  • European nations like Britain, Germany, France, and Italy have stated they are prepared to lift sanctions in response to clear, verifiable steps from Iran.

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